Commination

Synonyms of commination

• threat
• warning
• menace

Antonyms of commination

• praise
• blessing
• commendation

Collocations of commination

severe commination

Frequency: 70 %

The severe commination from the boss left the employees feeling anxious.

public commination

Frequency: 60 %

The public commination of the politician's actions led to his resignation.

harsh commination

Frequency: 50 %

The harsh commination of the student's behavior resulted in detention.

solemn commination

Frequency: 40 %

The solemn commination of the judge echoed through the courtroom.

Idiomatic Expressions for commination

• Phrase: under the commination of
  Meaning: under the threat of punishment or condemnation
  Usage: The witness testified under the commination of perjury charges if he lied.